CIBSE sets up new lifts group

The new Society of Vertical Transportation plans to raise standards worldwide.

The Role of Chain Hoists in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety on Site

The post The Role of Chain Hoists in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fundamental Functions of Chain Hoists in Construction Chain hoists play a crucial role in construction by enabling efficient material handling and lifting heavy loads. They simplify the movement of building materials, making projects smoother and safer. Vertical Transportation of Materials In construction, moving materials vertically is often necessary. Chain hoists excel at this task. They […]

ATIS Unveils New Emergency Comms & Phone Monitoring Tools

 ATIS, a leading provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting, and managed services, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Emergency Communications & Phone Monitoring services. This service is a natural extension of ATIS’ offering as a trusted advisor to manage all aspects of vertical transportation systems to ensure they are safe, compliant […] <p>The post ATIS Unveils New Emergency Comms & Phone Monitoring Tools first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Schindler Modernizes Prudential Tower, Redefines Passenger Experience

Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading mobility provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walks, modernized the vertical transportation systems in Prudential Tower, one of Boston’s most iconic and tallest skyscrapers. This transformative project was recently awarded Elevator World’s 2025 Project of the Year award, recognizing Schindler’s innovative engineering, meticulous execution, and seamless integration of advanced technologies. […] <p>The post Schindler Modernizes Prudential Tower, Redefines Passenger Experience first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

KONE’s digital elevator redefines vertical transportation at SkyPoint

KONE’s UltraRope technology in the elevator shaft. (Images: KONE)In an unprecedented collaboration between KONE and SkyPoint, Australia’s tallest tower has introduced an extraordinary attraction – the KONE Digital … The post KONE’s digital elevator redefines vertical transportation at SkyPoint appeared first on Inside Construction.

Cheddar - Why Movies Are Wrong About Elevator Free Falls 23042020

In practically every action movie, there’s a scene where an elevator cable snaps and the car goes shooting down the shaft. But that almost never happens. In fact, no one has died from a free fall in a modern elevator. So why so safe? The answer lies in a 150-year-old design feature

Engineering Animations - How do Elevators work 27082022

This video explains the working of an elevator lift with relevant 3D Animations. A PDF copy of the transcript and additional notes are attached below

CTBUH - Philadelphia Webinar: Uber Sky Tower - The Future of Urban Space, 23072020

On Thursday 23 July 2020, the CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter hosted an in-depth discussion about Uber’s vision for a next-generation urban aviation transport system. "Sky Tower," a collaboration between CTBUH members Pickard Chilton and Arup, is intended to facilitate at least 1,000 air vehicle arrivals and 1,000 departures per hour, with each vehicle accommodating up to five passengers. The provision of Sky Ports with two landing ports, mobile (EV) charging platforms, and waiting lounges

Tom Scott - An Elevator That Actually Goes Sideways, 26062017

Thyssen Krupp's multi elevator (prototype) that actually goes sideways - a review at their test tower in Germany

Tom Scott - Why The Elevator Shaft Was Invented Before The Elevator, 18112019

It sounds ridiculous, but it's true ... (we believe) at the Cooper Union Foundation Building in New York, there's the world's first elevator shaft: constructed four years before the safety elevator was invented. Thanks to Prof. O'Donnell and all the team at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. You can find out more about the building at: https://cooper.edu/about/history/foundation-building